Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana(EC) Ms Jean Mensa has given assurances that the EC is working for a peaceful conduct of the upcoming elections, stressing that as EC chair, she is an agent of peace.
She revealed that she made a vow to God to serve Him with her time, treasure and talent several years ago.
Addressing leadership and members of the Church of Pentecost (CoP) during the launch of the Agent of Peace campaign by the Church in Accra, Ms Mensa pledged to continue to work in a manner that engenders trust between the public and the Electoral Commission, noting that the commission is already undertaking such initiatives.
“Indeed, during the just ended Voter Registration Exercise, we provided citizens with bi-weekly updates on registration statistics per district and region, including details such as age, gender,” she added, saying other strategies were being explored to drum home the need for peace before, during and after the polls,” he said.
Ms Mensa added that the EC has recognized the importance of this year’s general elections and is making sure that by word and deed, they promote trust.
“…We recognise that this year is a crucial year as we go to the polls on December 7. What we say and do will have a positive or negative bearing on the nation. We have, therefore, resolved that our activities and words should leave a lasting and positive impact on our dear nation,” he stressed.
Ms Mensa advised the media to act responsibly so as to ensure peace prevail: “As the gate way to information, you must be decorous in your communication and must not use your platform to mislead citizens or fuel strife and confusion. It behoves you, as channels of information, to be instruments and agents of peace,” she admonished.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost urged stakeholders to continue to work for peace before, during and after the elections.
The Agent of Peace campaign, an initiative of the Church of Pentecost is aimed at educating and challenging Christians to be agents of peace as the country goes into the 2020 general elections…
